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    Replacement for heater hose pin clamp (8712428030)

    Is there a good OEM replacement for the cotter pin clamp (8712428030), I just realized I ordered a bunch of these (working off a parts list) for my heater hose update an they look like a PIA and apparently need an SST. thanks, Scott
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    Thermostat housing - radiator hose seal

    I am rehabbing some of my radiator hoses and when I pulled the hose off the thermostat housing there was a bunch of "sealant" and after sealant removal exposed the pock marked surface you can see in the foto. I am not really a fan of sealant here (it was working albeit weeping a bit during the...
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    how to tighten spinning nutsert

    Well most of my factory roof rack nutserts are relatively healthy except one. The area around the nut is a bit swollen and the nutsert is spinning. Anyone have any suggestions how to keep the nutsert from spinning? I have never dealt with these before. Can I tighten it up with a tool somehow...
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    Wanted  (found) 80 OEM roof rails in Central Texas

    I would like to remove my roof rack and go back to the factory roof rails on my LX450! Anyone in Central Texas (Austin) have a lead on a nice set? There must be a boneyard full of these somewhere. Scott
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    Marathon seat covers - Beware!

    Granted, I purchased these seat covers slightly used so they have been installed and removed a couple of times, when I received them the edges were still relatively clean cut. The cut outs for the seat controls and the headrest are simply "thread cut" the edges are not treated at all...
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    Oil leak - power steering pump?

    Hi folks, Do the pictures look like a power steering leak? (I really dont notice a lot of fluid loss and seems to work fine) If so, would this mean pump replacement? If so, any recommendations where to have it rebuilt? thanks, Scott
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    What is this bracket and what am I missing here

    I guess the bolt is missing from this bracket, looks like the PO used a zip tie to hold it and some cables on. Can someone tell me what it is and what I am missing. thanks, Scott
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    antenna cable will not come out

    I am trying to replace my antenna which is bent, the cable comes most of the way out when I push the up button but then it gets hung up. I have attempted tugging on it but really do not want to break it off (or anything else) in the reel if I can avoid it. Has anyone come across this? Any tips...
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    Tire recommendations 285/75-16

    Hi folks, looking for some tires (285/75-16) recommendations for my '97 2" OME lift with ARB front bumper. I live in TX and do not "wheel", some gravel and forest roads in Colorado - those washboard roads about killed me this summer. I currently have nitto terra grapplers (load range E) from PO...
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    identify harness under fuel filter - '97 LX450

    Can somebody identify this harness (see red arrow) under the fuel filter ('97 LX450), there is a plastic clip that holds the harness and attaches to a block mounted bracket and I would like to order a new plastic clip, mine fell apart while doing a fuel filter replacement. thanks, Scott
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    warn winch cover rewire

    I have a replacement cover for my warn winch but do not understand how to wire it into the new cover. The wires come from behind the cover up into the round connector and then it appears something ( a sleeve?) captures them from the front. Can anyone shed light on this? thanks, Scott
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    LX450 white oxidized

    Can someone point me to a good thread on restoring my single stage oxidized white paint on the LX450 (I think paint code 045)? thanks, Scott
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    dipstick O-rings tranny and motor - '97 LX450

    Does anyone have the part numbers for the O-rings that go onto the top of the dipsticks (tranny and engine), I keep getting the part number for the tubes from my lexus dealer and can't seem to find the #s for the dipsticks themselves. thanks, Scott
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    SST needed - fj80 brake booster gauge

    Anyone in austin have a brake booster gauge I could borrow...or purchase? thanks, Scott
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    How bad are my birfields leaking?

    Newbie here looking for an opinon on my birfields '97 LX450 relatively new to me, currently with 115K miles. Last recorded service of the birrfields was by dealership in 2004 at 50K miles. I don't actually see anything dripping, would you all consider these leaking badly? If so, how long can I...
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    radiator

    Hi folks, new to me LX450 (115K miles) and would like to get your opinion on something. I am planning a trip to Colorado in the next couple of weeks, probably 3000 miles round trip. I know from PPI I should replace the radiator (and belts) because of discoloration but also have a minor oil pump...
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